FORD AX4N

INDEX
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION.......................................... ............................................................................... 3

DIAGNOSIS & TESTING ..................................................................................................................................... 4

COMPUTER SENSORS & SOLENOIDS.............................................................................................................. 13

APPLICATION CHART.......................................................................................................................................... 21

DIAGNOSTIC CODES............................... ............................................................................................................ 22

DISASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................................................ 25

VALVE BODY .......................................................................................................................................................... 42

COMPONENTS.............................................................................. ......................................................................... 46

ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................................... 91

SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 119

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INTRODUCTION
FORD AX4N
The Ford Motor Co. AX4N automatic transaxle is a four speed unit with total electronic controls and is
designed for operation in a transverse powertrain for front wheel drive vehicles. Currently found in Taurus,
Sable and Windstar vehicles. The electronic system controls the transaxle shift speeds and torque converter
clutch apply and release with solenoid actuated valves. These shift solenoids, when energized, coupled with the
hydraulic systems valve body, actuate various multi-plate clutch packs and bands to control the various gear
ratios through the planetary gear train. Line pressure is also electronic controlled with a solenoid and controlled
by the Powertrain Control Module. The PCM moniters numerous input sensors and sends the proper signals for
the gear ratio desired to produce optimum driveability.

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The information and part numbers contained in this booklet have

been carefully compiled from industry sources known for their
reliability, but ATSG does not guarantee its accuracy.

Copyright © ATSG 1995

DALE ENGLAND JIM DIAL

FIELD SERVICE CONSULTANT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
WAYNE COLONNA ED KRUSE
TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
PETER LUBAN GREGORY LIPNICK
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
JON GLATSTEIN DAVID CHALKER
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
ROLAND ALVAREZ JERRY GOTT
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
GERALD CAMPBELL MIKE SOUZA
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

MAIN LINE
PRESSURE TAP

EPC PRESSURE TAP

MAIN LINE
PRESSURE TAP
EPC PRESSURE TAP

"NO" PRESSURE TAP

ON SIDE OF TRANSAXLE

COOLER LINE
FITTING

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